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The Belmont Report’s principle of respect for persons incorporates at least two ethical convictions: first, that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second, that persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection.
The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research created the "Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research." It was issued on September 30, 1978. The document establishes ethical recommendations for dealing with human beings during research.